Adaptive running lights -> fog light connections

[Arr MiHardies]

I'm looking at getting the adaptive running lights from TricLED and I currently do not have fog lights on my RT. don't know that I will even bother with the official fog lights. That said, I noticed there are a couple of connections in my wheel wells whose placements suggest they are for connecting fog lights. What I would like to do, ideally, is order the official brp fog light console switch, wire it in just like fog lights, but have the actual lights connect to the adaptive running lights on my fenders. My dealer mentioned a possible voltage/wattage/amperage concern on those connectors in the wells, that it might not match what is needed for the running lights. Anyone have a take on this?



P.S. autocorrect sucks!

 

[NancysToy]

The fog lights utilize a Gray/Green wire and a Black ground wire. If there is a third (Gray/Beige) wire in the harness (for European low beams) do not use it. The wire is 20 gauge on each side, fed by a 16 gauge feeder, so you would be limited to 10 amps for each lamp, but 15 amps total on your lighting,, so each light can only draw 7.5 amps max, or 90 watts each. You should have no problem with any typical auxiliary lighting...typically 35-55 watts each.

Keep in mind that this wire is not hot on Spyders not equipped with foglights. You would need to purchase and install the appropriate switch on the console. You will not need to add a fuse to the fusebox, since this circuit uses the load shedding relay and the fuse that feeds that circuit. I would highly recommend that you obtain a shop manual and study the wiring diagram if you intend to modify the wiring on a Spyder or utilize wires for something other than stock equipment.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: After reading what Scotty said; I'll stick with chrome... :roflblack:
"Load shedding relays"???? :dontknow:

 

[Arr MiHardies]

Think you posted in the wrong thread bob... ?

 

[Bob Denman]

It was just me showing off my gross ignorance on things that can spark...pps:
I've always been pretty intimidated by electricals...I need a wrench that I can pitch against a wall when things get ugly! :gaah:

 

[NancysToy]

It was just me showing off my gross ignorance on things that can spark...pps:
I've always been pretty intimidated by electricals...I need a wrench that I can pitch against a wall when things get ugly! :gaah:

Pitch light bulbs, they make a beautiful popping sound when they hit. :roflblack: